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An urn of Mahatma Gandhi was kept here for public to pay homage before immersion. Mahatma Gandhi visited Kanniyakumari in January 1937.In 1948 his ashes were immersed in the sea waters in Kanniyakumari.Attempt has been made to put up basic amenities at the virgin beautiful spots so as to facilitate the inflow of the tourists.

However, for want of promotional campaign and lack of basic amenities most of the tourists coming to this district return back after seeing just Kanniyakumari and Padmanabhapuram Palace.

It was at this juncture that the district administration decided to take up tourism promotion initiatives in a major way.

In commemoration of this event a beautiful monument has been constructed here.

Its central shape is 79 feet high representing the age of the Mahatma at the time of the sun at Mid day on 2nd October would fall on the peedam through a hole in the roof.

The pedestal of the statue is of 38 feet height and the statue over it is 95 feet tall with a grand total of 133 feet for the entire sculpture.

Kanniyakumari district, which lies in the southern most tip of Peninsular India, is famous for its majestic hills, virgin beaches, pristine rivers and meandering rivulets.The district has a fragrance of architecture culture and customs of neighbouring Kerala mixed with the rich deep traditions, culture and architecture of Tamil Nadu.They are very beautiful and add to the attraction of this place.The beautiful Gandhi Memorial completed in 1956, is situated as a memorial to the Father of the Nation.The memorial was transferred to the administrative control of the Public (Information and Public Relations) Department from Public Works Department of Government of Tamil Nadu in the year 1978. Entrance Free Thiruvalluvar is the immortal poet of Tamil Nadu and has given to the world Thirukkural.The memorial statue of Thiruvalluvar is in Kanniyakumari.